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JUNE 14 FIDELITY ENDEAVOR SDN BHD Authored by: DAVID SC THENG SWISS NUTRITION SOLUTION Brief Introduction

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JUNE 14

FIDELITY ENDEAVOR SDN BHD Authored by: DAVID SC THENG

SWISS NUTRITION SOLUTION Brief Introduction

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SWISS NUTRITION SOLUTION Brief Introduction

Functioning of a healthy human body, under the influence and manipulation of genome, is very intelligent. From regeneration of cell->tissue->organ, intra/extra-cellular signaling, hormone feedback loop, to metabolic pathway of protein, enzyme and cellular energy, all sorts of bio-chemical reactions are taking place in our body every second, to one end – Homeo-Stasis. Nowadays in 2021, modern medicine is facing bottle-neck addressing chronic diseases – population is growing worldwide every year. While development direction of pharmacology majorly based on how drug intervene body function towards response of chronic diseases, we hereby introduce Swiss Nutrition Solution, which we believe: :

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine” - Hippocrates,Ancient Greek Physician, Father of Modern Medicine

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We believe that every body, in the need to achieve a full body balance, requires not the intervention of drugs, but the nutrients in our food that make the body work, having the synthetic pathways, the materials needed to complete every substance (energy, cellular signals, hormones, proteins) in the body. In this context, we conceptualize five pillars of health:

1) ANGIOGENESIS Balance

2) DNA Protection and Repair

3) Cell Regeneration

4) Microbiome Balance

5) Immune System Balance

and designs a set of full nutrition proposal, adopts the best vegetables and fruits in Europe, extracts the natural full nutrition, and prepares into a combination in a scientific and actuarial way, so that the user can achieve a synergistic effect* in the body after absorbing the full nutrition.

(*Food synergy is a concept of linking foods to health. Food consists of mixtures of nutrients, serving as a fuel for the body. When

synergistic foods are put together, the evidence for potential health benefits becomes stronger than individual foods.)

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1)Angiogenesis Balance

Blood is the most important transport in the human body, and the capillaries is the only important part of the human circulation system which directly contacts cells. Capillaries are formed continuously in the body under the influence of body demands and cell signal factors.

Too much angiogenesis is part of the causes of chronic diseases on the left side of the graph, while too little angiogenesis is part of the causes of chronic diseases on the right side of the graph. Our Swiss Nutrition Solution, which uses proven vegetable and fruit nutrition that helps the body balance the angiogenesis mechanism.

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2)DNA Protection and Repair

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the genetic code that determines all the appearance of our body. Now, with exogenous pollution (e.g. drugs, micro plasmids, heavy metals, electromagnetic waves, chemical toxins) and endogenous damaging factors (e.g. free radicals, emotional stress, immune disorders) destroying DNA in cells, on average, 10,000 cell regenerations are cancerous every day. But why is it that everyone is exposed to risk of cancer, but not everyone is suffering from cancer? A big factor is the protective repair mechanism of our own DNA. A) DNA repair mechanism includes nucleophilic pool disinfection, direct repair (DR.), base excision repair (BER), nucleotide excision repair (NER), misfit repair (MMR), homologous recombination repair (HRR) and non-homologous end attachment (NHEJ)

B) Epigenetic effects. It is mainly divided into methylation, demethylation and histone change. Epigenetic effects that are beneficial to human health can help open up healthy parts of the gene and close down unhealthy parts C) Telomerase. Telomeres, the end parts of the gene's spiral array, shorten with each cell division or injury. Shortening to the point where you can no longer shrink is the end of life. Telomerase is a protein in the human mechanism responsible for repairing damaged telomeres. Our Swiss Nutrition Solution, which uses clinically proven vegetable and fruit nutrition, can help the human body strengthen DNA repair mechanisms, epigenetic mechanisms, and telomerase capabilities.

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3)Cell Regeneration

Every 30 trillion cell in human body has a life cycle. Before the cell's lifespan is over, or damaged by endogenous/exogenous injury, the cell will release signals to mobilize stem cells in the blood/tissue to come to the recipient cell and assist it in cell division and tissue repair. Currently, the most commonly used stem cell therapy in medical include bone marrow stem cells, cord blood stem cells and peripheral blood stem cells. They exist in adult-specific tissues and have the ability to form precursor cells from stem cells and to differentiate into functional cells. For example: bone marrow stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells, neural stem cells. In specific conditions, adult stem cells either produce new stem cells or differentiate according to a specified procedure to form new functional cells, thereby maintaining a dynamic balance between growth and decline in tissues and organs. Many tissues and organs of adult animals, such as the epidermis and hematopoietic system, have the ability to repair and regenerate. Adult stem cells play a key role in this. In the past, stem cells were considered to mainly consist of epithelial stem cells and hematopoietic stem cells. Recent research has shown that neural tissue previously considered non-regenerative still contains neural stem cells, suggesting that stem cells are widespread. Stem cells are often located in specific microenvironments. Mesenchymal cells in the microenvironment can produce a series of growth factors or ligands that interact with stem cells to control the regeneration and differentiation of stem cells. Our Swiss Nutrition Program, which uses vegetable and fruit nutrition, has been clinically proven to help the human body regulate the stem cell microenvironment, enhance the activity, quantity, and capacity of stem cells, and even help to reduce tumor stem cells.

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4)Microbiome

Human microbiome, also known as Normal Flora, is a class of bacteria which are harmless to organisms and form symbiotic relationship with host during long-term evolution. Humans are colonized by many microorganisms; The latest estimate is about 37 trillion. Some of the microbial communities colonized by humans are symbiotic, meaning they coexist without harming humans; Other microbiota have a reciprocal relationship with their human host: A, antagonism: After the normal bacteria group grows in the specific part of the organism, it has the biological antagonism to other bacteria group. The biobarrier is often created by anaerobic bacteria. The normal bacterial colony occupies the position through close contact with the mucosal epithelium cell, because of the large number of these positions, the normal bacterial colony is superior in nutritional competition, and through its own metabolism to change the environmental pH value or release antibiotics, to inhibit the growth of foreign bacteria. B. Nutritional effects: The existence of normal bacteria affects the material metabolism and transformation of organisms. For example, the synthesis of protein, carbohydrate, fat and vitamins, the metabolism of bile, the metabolism of cholesterol and the transformation of hormones are all involved in the normal bacteria. C, immune function: The host can be immunized by antigenic stimulation of normal bacteria, which reduces the harm of host. Experiments have shown that some induced autoimmune processes have cancer inhibition effects. If the balance of normal bacteria is disrupted, experiments show that many chronic diseases follow: obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, immune disorder syndrome, and so on. Our Swiss Nutrition Solution, in addition to daily supplements of the most important bacteria bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria, uses vegetable and fruit nutrient also rich in probiotics, to create the best conditions for balancing the human microbiome.

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5) Immune System Balance

The immune system is a disease defense system composed of a series of biological structures and processes in the body. The immune system can detect pathogens and hazardous substances ranging from viruses to parasites, and can normally distinguish these substances from organisms' own healthy cells and tissues. Disorders of the immune system can lead to many diseases. When the immune system becomes less active, there is an immune deficiency, which can lead to frequent and fatal infections. The immune deficiency can be inherited diseases, such as severe combined immune deficiency; It can also be triggered by drug treatment or bacterial infection, such as HIV-induced adaptive immune deficiency syndrome. On the other hand, abnormal immune system will attack normal tissues as invaders, which can cause autoimmune diseases. Common autoimmune diseases include chronic thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and systemic lupus erythematosus. Our Swiss Nutrition Solution, which incorporate plant based nutrients that activate the immune system and regulate hyperimmune response, together with a wealth of prebiotics, helps the body achieve microbiome balance, and the fortified probiotics can also help the body further regulate the immune system.

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Nutrition Solution Usage Guide Day Use:With empty stomach before breakfast,one sachet of Energy Mix(approximate 5g) + one sachet of Nutrition Mix (approx. 15g),mix with 100ml warm water, blend well and drink up。

Metabolism is a collection of chemical reactions that sustain life in the body. These reactions allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structure, and react to the environment. It carries on the exchange of matter and energy in the human body constantly, once the exchange of matter and energy stops, the life of the living body will end. It is usually divided into two types: Catabolic metabolism (also known as alienation) is the general term of a series of reaction processes that split large molecules, including cracking and oxidizing food molecules. The goal of the metabolic reaction of decomposition is to provide the energy and reactants needed for the metabolic reaction of synthesis. The most common catabolic reactions in human body can be divided into three main steps: (1) Large organic compounds, such as proteins, polysaccharides or lipids, are digested and decomposed into small molecular components; (2) These small molecules are ingested by cells and converted into smaller molecules, usually acetyl-CoA. In this process, some energy is released; (3) The acetyl group on coenzyme A is oxidized to water and carbon dioxide by the tricarboxylic acid cycle and electron transfer chain, and releases energy which can be stored as chemical energy by reducing nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) to NADH. Anabolic metabolism (also known as assimilation) are the sum of a series of anabolic processes (using the energy released by catabolism to synthesize complex molecules). In general, the complex molecules used to make up cell structures are constructed step by step from small and simple precursors. There are three basic stages: (i) Formation of precursor molecules, such as amino acids, monosaccharides, isoprene and nucleotides; (2) These molecules are activated to form active forms using the energy provided by ATP hydrolysis; (3) They are assembled into complex molecules such as proteins, polysaccharides, lipids and nucleic acids.

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In short, energy is the core driver of human life. The uniqueness of vitamin B complex formula in Energy Mix is that after drinking, cell energy is rapidly generated in the body by increasing the blood oxygen level, and the energy slope arrangement effect is formed; the energy automatically flows from a high point to a low point, and reacts at a low energy point, namely, a relatively unhealthy point in the body. The total of about 35 natural European / American vegetable and fruit total nutrients in Energy Mix + Nutrition Mix correspond to five major pillars of human health defense, and achieve high Bio-availability with further achieving Synergistic Effect, hence helping human body to maintain a healthy status, eventually prevent disease. *The formula of vitamin B complex in Energy Mix is rich in nicotinic acid, and together with both nicotinamide ribose (NR) and nicotinamide mononuclease (NMN) are vitamin B3 derivatives, which are all precursors of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). Recently, nicotinic acid has been proven clinically that it can also increase the blood concentration of NAD+.( https://www.lifespan.io/news/niacin-increases-nad-significantly-in-human-trial/#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20concluded%20a%20human,compound%20essential%20to%20cellular%20function )

Night Use : Half an hour before sleep, dissolve one sachet of Mineral Mix (7g) and drink up

Minerals and trace elements, the most scarce nutrient in modern dietary habits, combined with each other in a precise, scientific calculation to maximize body absorption in the Swiss nutrition program. Some of the overlooked functions of minerals are listed below: - Magnesium, which participates in 600 enzymatic actions in the human body, assists in the translation of DNA and RNA into the human body and maintains its normal function. It can also improve the sport performance, maintain stable blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar level, ease menstrual symptoms, ease migraine, prevent osteoporosis, curb body inflammation, prevent depression, and initiate parasympathetic nerves to improve sleep quality - Manganese, which is combined with calcium, zinc, and copper (all contained in Mineral Mix) for absorption, can help improve bone density. It is also part of the antioxidative enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). It also helps regulate blood sugar. It is also known as a vasodilator that can dilate the vein and reduce the incidence of epilepsy. -Chromium, which can help growth, prevent arteriosclerosis, lower blood pressure, prevent hypertension, prevent heart disease, help insulin, lower blood sugar and assist in the treatment of diabetes. Other common mineral trace elements such as calcium, zinc, potassium, sodium and copper are not listed here.

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Unique European Vegetable and Fruit Extract in Energy Mix : 1,Cranberry- is a rhododendron cantharis Brassica (scientific name: Oxycoccos, also known as Artemesia), not only rich in vitamin C, but also rich in phytochemicals, including anthocyanin, procyanidins, tannic acid, etc., which can be described as super antioxidant. Food Efficacies: A. Urinary tract infections: Cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections and cystitis. B. Prevention of gastric cancer: Cranberries are effective at preventing gastric ulcers and even gastric cancer. C. Beauty and face care: Cranberries help remove toxins and excess fat from the body by maintaining beauty and improving constipation. D. Preventing Alzheimer's: Cranberries have a Phyto-nutrient that exerts very strong resistance to free radical - biological flavonoids, that effectively prevent Alzheimer's disease. E. Healthy adults who regularly drink low-calorie cranberry juice can lower blood pressure moderately 2, Raspberries - is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatus. Food efficacy: A, Skincare and beauty: The raspberry is rich in Superoxide Dismutase, vitamins and Y-aminobutyric acid, which have anti-aging effects, can delay skin aging, and the flavonoids contained in the raspberry can improve skin blood circulation, enhance skin capillary vessel elasticity, promote skin cell regeneration and repair damaged skin, so as to achieve the effect of beauty and skincare. B. Bacteriostatic effect: The raspberry also has bacteriostasis-supporting function, which has the function of inhibiting staphylococcus, vibrio cholerae, etc., preventing bacteria and virus from breeding at the wound and causing wound infection, and the effect of inhibiting ulcer is remarkable. C. Brain Tonic: The antioxidant contained in the raspberry can promote the blood and oxygen supply to the brain and prevent the damage of free radicals to the brain, thereby playing the role of brain invigorating and intelligence benefiting. The study found that raspberries also improved learning memory, intelligence and active thinking. D, clear-eyed: The raspberry contains strong antioxidants which can effectively prevent the retina from being oxidized and neutralize the free radicals which damage retina; meanwhile, the raspberry also contains vitamin A and flavonoid components, and consistent consumption can improve blurry vision.

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3, BlackBerry: is known in Europe and U.S. as the "fruit of life", and its nutritional value is extremely high. Black berry is rich in procyanidins, SOD, selenium, tannic acid and flavonoids, and other highly antioxidant active substances, as well as 18 amino acids and six mineral elements, exceeding other berries by a long way, which contains more than 40 kinds of nutritional components. Compared with the blueberry of the same origin, the procyanidins, SOD, amino acids, as well as a variety of mineral elements vitamins and so on are dozens of times higher than blueberry, which is a veritable "black diamond". Food efficacy: A. Enhancing immunity: The Blackberry is rich in vitamin C. As we all know, vitamin C has a variety of functions, which can not only help the body to strengthen the immunity, ensure the normal work of the cardiovascular system, improve the absorption of trace elements, and also improve anemia. B. Healing wounds: Tannic acid in blackberries helps to tighten skin tissue and increase the rate of skin formation, hence reducing bleeding. C, Anti-cancer: Anthocyanins have been shown to inhibit the growth of tumor cells. In addition, the blackberry also has another C3G flavonoids, which are said to have certain effects on skin cancer and lung cancer. D, Eye protection: The lutein contained in the blackberry can prevent the formation of retinal spots in the eyes and can prevent the eyes from being damaged by ultraviolet rays. E. Bone fortification: It is widely considered that adding manganese is a good choice for health care, because consuming a single blackberry can meet half of our daily dietary requirement need for manganese. The manganese element is the major factor for forming connective tissue of human body, hence having great effect on strong bones. 4, Guarana: Guarana extract is a substance extracted from the evergreen woody vine of the Asthenaceae family. The seeds (dry weight) contain 10.7% of fat, 2.7% of protein and 3% to 6% of caffeine. Besides, the main ingredients include guarana factor (similar to coffee), natural passion alkaloid, choline, cacao, theophylline, purine, resin, saponin, amino acid, tannin and mineral. The collective phyto-nutrients has the effects of refreshing, relieving abdominal pain, recovering physical strength, replenishing energy and improving body function. Guarana is rich in glucose, amino acid and fatty acid, which is decomposed into energy form in cytoplasm, and then is transported into the glandular of the energy generation system to facilitate the ATP synthesis, so as to lead the cells to be constantly activated, maintain the balance of the electrolyte and keep the cell membrane stable. Known as the "propellant of healthy energy", it is a precious treasure of mankind.

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5,Beetroot : is the taproot portion of a beet plant, usually known in Canada and the USA as beets while the vegetable is referred to as beetroot in British English, and also known as the table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet or golden beet. It is one of several cultivated varieties of Beta vulgaris grown for their edible taproots and leaves (called beet greens); they have been classified as B. vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Conditiva Group. Besides being used as a food, beets have uses as a food colouring and as a medicinal plant. Many beet products are made from other Beta vulgaris varieties, particularly sugar beet. Food Efficacy: A, Lowering blood pressure: Drinking beet juice can help you lower your blood pressure within hours. One study found that drinking a cup of beet juice reduced systolic blood pressure by 4-5 points. This benefit may be attributed to the naturally occurring nitrates in beet, which convert to nitric oxide in your body. In turn, nitric oxide helps relax and dilate your blood vessels, improve blood flow, and lower blood pressure. B. Improved endurance: If you need to increase your energy levels at your next workout, beet juice can also play a big role. People who drank beet juice before exercise could exercise for up to 16% longer. The benefits could also be due to nitrates being converted to nitric oxide, which reduces oxygen consumption for strenuous exercise and improves endurance for strenuous exercise. C. Fight inflammation: Beetroot is a unique source of betaine, an ingredient that helps protect cells, proteins and enzymes from environmental stress. The study also found that it can help fight inflammation, protect visceral organs, improve blood-vessel risk factors, improve performance and potentially prevent many chronic diseases. According to World’s Healthiest Foods: "Betaine found in beetroots.· · · · · May cause reduced levels of inflammatory markers, including C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-Α. Overall, the anti-inflammatory molecules found in beets may ultimately provide cardiovascular benefits in large-scale human research and may play an anti-inflammatory role in other body systems." D, Anti-cancer properties: A significant phyto-nutrient that contribute the dark red hue of beet could help prevent cancer. Studies have found, for example, that adding beet extract to drinking water can reduce multiple organ tumor formation in multiple animal models, and have tried beet extract in humans for pancreatic, breast and prostate cancer. E. Promoting detoxification: The pigment betaine in beetroots supports a second detoxification process in human body that breaks down toxins attached to other molecules and rid them out from human body. Traditionally, beetroots are valuable because they promote detoxification and help purify your blood and liver.

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6, Brown Algae: As the most common algae on dinig table, its nutritional value is often overlooked. Food efficacy: A, Anti-cancer properties: Brown algae contain a special protein called glycosyphilin, which is compatible with specific sugars and non-covalently bound to them. The combination of glycosidic protein and cell membrane glycomolecule will cause cell sedimentation, so it is a agglutinin. Glycosidic proteins play an important role in the defense, growth, reproduction, nutritional storage and biosymbiosis of organisms by their characteristics of identifying sugars. It was only discovered in 1966 that the clotting active substance in the algae was highly recognized. Subsequently, it was found that the glycoprotein of the algae not only can clot red blood cells, tumor cells, lymphocytes, yeast, marine bacteria and single-cell cyanobacteria, but also can promote the lymphocyte division in mice and human bodies. The pro-glycoprotein of algae can activate lymphocytes, which is closely related to immune function. Subsequent studies have found that some algal glycoproteins inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells, such as leukemia cell lines and mouse breast cancer cells. In addition to the glycoproteins, the most studied substances with enhanced immunity and anti-cancer activity in algae are the special polysaccharides. Fucoidan is one of the most widely studied compounds in the anti-tumor and anticoagulant activity of Brown Algae. The results show that this monosaccharide can inhibit tumor and prolong the life of mice. Alginic acid is the main component of the cell wall of Chlorella vulgaris, and its anti-cancer activity is related to the components of mannuronic acid and guluronic acid. It is believed that the anti-cancer mechanism of alginate may be related to the enhancement of phagocytic and interferon activity, thus indirectly inducing the immune response of cell proteins and affecting the activity of lymphocytes. B, Build muscle: In the study, we found that the protein extract-branched amino acid of Brown Algae can increase the concentration of the precursor protein (mammalian target of rapamycin mTOR) of muscle cell regeneration in cell experiment, and has positive effect on the expression of 4EBP1 and S6K1, which is beneficial to generate muscle protein. C, Regulate blood glucose and blood lipid: The component of brown algae contains alginate, which belongs to water-soluble fiber, can prolong the retention time of food in intestine, reduce the absorption speed of glucose, so the blood sugar does not rise rapidly after feeding, and is helpful to stabilize blood sugar. In addition, the alginate gel can also react with the cholesterol in the body, and encapsulate the cholic acid, promote the metabolism of the cholic acid, avoid its recycle loop and absorption of the cholic acid in the human intestinal and liver circulation, thus reducing blood lipid and being helpful for preventing cardiovascular diseases. In some cell and animal experiments, it has been found that the Fucoidan, a small molecule of brown algae, helps to reduce the necrosis of pancreatic β cells and increase the production of insulin. On the other hand, the algin contained in brown algae can also inhibit the enzyme activity of amylase and glucosidase (α-amylase, α-glucosidase), reduce the amount of starch converted into glucose, and help to stabilize the blood glucose spike.

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7, Wild green oat: Swiss wild green oat extract has been proved clinically that it contains a highly potent nutrient "isovitexin", that can inhibit two enzymes affecting the central nervous system-monoamine oxidase β (MAO-β) and diphosphatidylchine 4 (PDE 4), to quickly achieve the functions of nerve stability, relieve tension and anti-depression, achieve longer concentration span, helping the mood relaxation and so on.

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Common European/American botanic ingredients in Nutrition Mix: 1,Acacia gum, Guar gum, Oat bran, Pea fiber, Apple fiber, Citrus pectin cellulose : a fiber mixture that extracted from six types of vegetables, grain, legume and fruits, that achieving synergistic effect and maximize its benefit when ingested. The water-soluble dietary fiber can reduce the cholesterol in the liver and the blood, and further inhibit the blood sugar spike in the sugar load test. It also play a big role in regulating insulin secretion and reducing the insulin in the blood. A.C.D.FRIAS and V.C.SGARBIERI studies found that food containing 10% to 20% water-soluble fiber concentration can effectively enhance satiation thus reduce food intake and body weight. Some other benefits also include increasing the length of the small intestine, delay the movement of ingested food in the intestinal tract, reduce the total amount of cholesterol and glycerin in the blood, increase the content of HDL-cholesterol and reduce the amount of LDL-cholesterol, also reduce the amount of total cholesterol being produced in the liver. In addition, as the 'food' of the pro-biotics, it can promote the proliferation of the beneficial bacteria and help to establish a good intestinal environment. The water-soluble dietary fiber can be decomposed by intestinal bacteria, subsequently activate large intestinal peristalsis. Among them, the water-soluble fiber of oat bran is rich in β-glucan. More than 1000 papers and studies have been published on the functions of oat β-glucan in regulating blood sugar, blood lipid, softening blood vessel, preventing hypertension, strengthening body immunity, preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, relieve skin allergy, and controlling body weight. β-glucan is mainly concentrated on the embryonic cell wall and the subpaste powder layer, which is connected by β-(1-3), (1-4) glycoside bonds to form a tough, complex and relatively inert cell wall, which plays a role in supporting and protecting the biological cells and the biological active substances in the cell. β-glucan, unlike other food ingredients, is not digestable in the stomach and intestines but absorbed directly through the small intestine. The macrophages on the intestinal mucous cells pass through the β-glucan receptor, and after absorbing the β-glucan, the macrophages are activated, thus playing the role of protecting and strengthening the immune system. Other immune cells, such as B and T cells, are also given signals to gather them around infected tissues and being activated to start functioning. In addition to the soluble fiber, the insoluble fiber is helpful for digestion and can prevent constipation. Like a brush, it brushes away the muck on the intestinal wall and drains out with feces. Therefore, it is beneficial for the constipation or the condition that the stool is not formed. More importantly, the intestinal detoxification keep the whole body clean and fresh, thus having an auxiliary conditioning effect on the skin problems as well as blood circulation system.

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2, Acerola Cherry : Native to the Caribbean region of the tropical West Indies, so they are also known as West Indies cherry. It had been recognized as "king of natural vitamin C" and "fruit of life" ever since. In addition to vitamin C and minerals, acerola cherry is rich in 11 important phyto-nutrients: A, Quinic acid-aromatic organic acid compound. The research shows that the invention has antioxidant effect, can enhance DNA repairing ability and has potential liver protecting effect. B, Caffeic acid-aromatic organic acid compound. The research shows that it may have antioxidant effect, nitrosation inhibition effect, antidepressant effect and liver protection effect. C, Ferulic acid is an aromatic organic acid compound. It has the functions of eliminating free radical, resisting oxidation, resisting microbe, resisting inflammation, etc. D, Chlorogenic acid-an aromatic organic acid compound. Research shows that the medicine has antioxidant activity, anti-microbial effect and pain relieving effect, and is favorable to cardiovascular health and has auxiliary hypoglycemic effect. E, Quercetin-a flavonoids in polyphenols. Studies have shown anti-inflammatory effects, as well as potential anti-diarrhea effects. F, P-coumaric acid, also called p-hydroxycinnamic acid, belongs to phenolic acid compounds in polyphenols. The study shows that the invention has the functions of scavenging free radicals, antioxidation and anti-platelet aggregation. G, Kaempferol, belongs to the flavonoids in polyphenols. The research shows that it has anti-inflammatory effect, and in vitro experiments show that it has the effect of inhibiting bone absorption, which is beneficial to bone health. H, Kaempferol-3-glucoside belongs to flavonoids in polyphenols. The study shows that it has anti-oxidation ability to remove the nitro-peroxide anion. I, Kaempferol-3-glucuronide belongs to flavonoids in polyphenols. The research shows that the invention has antioxidant activity. J, β-sitosterol-arterpene phytosterols. Studies have shown that it has reduced blood fat, as well as potential anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. K, Rutin-flavonoids belong to the polyphenols. Research shows that it has anti-inflammatory effect and potential gastrointestinal protection effect

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3, Broccoli, kale, cabbage: A mixture of three cruciferous vegetables that produces synergistic effects to maximize their health benefits in human body. Cruciferous vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium and phyto-nutrients, especially sulfur-containing compounds such as glucosinolates. Glucosinolates from brassica are a kind of glucosinolates in cruciferous vegetables, which are transformed into indole-3-methanol with various benefits through a series of metabolic processes. Cooking may slow or even stop the conversion process, so that more indole-3-carbinol might be obtained from eating them uncooked. Food efficacy: A. Control of inflammation - chronic inflammation is considered the root cause of many health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and tumors. Systemic inflammation participates in the development of various autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease. The study found that higher intake of cruciferous vegetables was associated with reduced inflammatory markers, including tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin-1β and interleukin-6. The effect may be due to that the cruciferous vegetables are rich in antioxidants, including β carotene, vitamin C, monisol, indole-3-methanol, etc., and can prevent oxidative stress, free radical damage and disease occurrence.

B, Helping Tumor Prevention - Some studies have shown that regular intake of cruciferous vegetables can reduce the incidence rate of gastric, colorectal and lung cancer. The reduced risk of cancer may be associated with some of the anti-cancer substances contained in cruciferous vegetables, such as selenium and thioglycoside hydrolysates. C, Helping stable blood glucose level - Some studies have found that higher intake of cruciferous vegetables is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Compared to 0.2 servings per day of cruciferous vegetables, 1.35 servings per day reduced the risk of diabetes by 14%. Besides, cruciferous vegetables are not only rich in dietary fiber, which slows the absorption of blood sugar, but they also contain a lot of antioxidants and other specific compounds that promote blood sugar control. D, Helping prevent obesity - cruciferous vegetables also play an important role in healthy weight loss. A large meta-analysis found that a single serving of cruciferous vegetables a day was associated with significant weight loss, and that excluding controls for exercise and other dietary factors, a single serving of cruciferous vegetables a day alone could result in an average weight loss of 0.6 kg over four years. E. Helping to maintain heart health - eating cruciferous vegetables can also reduce cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. In one study, the group that consumed the most cruciferous vegetables was found to have a 15.8% lower risk of cardiovascular disease than the group that consumed the least. In addition, some cruciferous vegetables improve blood lipid to enhance heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease. One study found that men who drank 150mL kale juice

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daily for 12 weeks had a 27% increase in good HDL cholesterol, a 10% decrease in bad LDL cholesterol, and a 24.2% decrease in plasma atherosclerosis index. F. Balance endocrine system – Due to rich in I-Gluconate, cruciferous vegetables and its extract is known for balancing estrogen in human body, particularly I-3-Carbinol, that has the functions of increasing the excretion of estrogen in urine to balance the hormone level in body. Estrogen itself plays an important physiological role in women, but its metabolite has some other role, for example, the I phase metabolism of estradiol involves a series of hydroxylation, some specific hydroxylate will act on the cytochrome enzyme system to participate in the occurrence of breast cancer and other hormone-related cancers. 4, Carrot: Known as mini ginseng. Carrots are rich in sugar, fat, volatile oil, carotene, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, anthocyanin, calcium, iron and other nutrients. Food Efficacies : A, The carotene has molecular structure equivalent to two molecules of vitamin A, and after being ingested, 50% of the carotene is converted into vitamin A through the reaction of enzyme in the liver and the mucous membrane of the small intestine, and the carotene has the function of nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, and can improve night blindness drastically. B. Aiding body development of kids and juvenile - vitamin A is the essential substance for normal growth and development of bones, which is also helpful to the cell proliferation and growth, and is an essential factor for the growth of the body, and has important significance for promoting the growth and development of young children. C, Enhance immunity – Conversion of carotene into vitamin A, helps to enhance human body's immunity, and plays an important role in the prevention of epithelial cell carcinogenesis. Lignin in carrots also improves immune mechanisms and indirectly destroys cancer cells. D, Lowering blood lipid and glucose – Carrot contains some potent substance which is beneficial to diabetic patient, such as quercetin, kaempferol that also improve blood flow in coronary artery, lower blood lipid, promoting synthesis of adrenaline. Combined them all, carrot is indeed a super food for patients that suffer from chronic diseases. E, Vitamin A is essential for the normal development of bone, which is conducive to the reproduction and growth of bone cells.

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5, Parsley : also known as cilantro and coriander in different region, which come from the same botanical family, called Apiaceae, and are equally nutritious. The main nutritive components are protein, carotene, calcium, phosphorus and iron. The tender stem and leaf of parsleyr also contains mannitol, decanal, nonanal and linalool, which contributes to its special flavor. Modern pharmacological study found that saponin from parsley root can protect vascular endothelial cells and prevent cell aging, so as to dilate blood vessels and promote blood circulation. This further confirms the therapeutic effect of parsley root on coronary heart disease. At the same time, the flavonoids, multivitamins, trace elements and other substances contained in the coriander also have the functions of anti-cancer, kidney protection, blood sugar reduction, etc. Parsley contains mannitol, linalool and other volatile oil substances, which can increase saliva secretion, accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis and promote appetite. 6, Spinach : Also known as Persian grass. Spinach is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and minerals, especially vitamin A and vitamin C that are among top of all vegetables, and the content of human hematopoietic substance iron is more than other vegetables. The spinach has special dietotherapeutic effects on gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, gout, dermatosis, various neurological diseases and anemia. It also has the effect of neutralize toxic effect of alcohol and preventing the phenomenon of abscess in the tooth trough. Spinach contains a lot of β carotene and iron, and is an excellent source of vitamin B6, folic acid, iron and potassium. The rich iron has the function of improving iron deficiency anemia, and able to induce face radiant, so the iron is promoted as a good beauty product. Spinach leaves contain chromium and an insulin-like substance, which acts very similar to insulin and keeps blood sugar stable. The rich vitamin B content enables it to prevent the occurrence of vitamin deficiencies such as keratitis, night blindness, etc. Spinach contains a large amount of antioxidants, such as vitamin E and selenium, which has anti-aging and cell proliferation promoting effects, not only can activate brain function, but also can enhance youth vitality, help to prevent brain aging and prevent Alzheimer's disease. A Harvard University study also found that middle aged and elderly people who eat spinach 2-4 times a week, from their intake of vitamin A and carotene in Spinach, the risk of retinal degeneration is largely reduced.

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7, Tomato : contains vitamin and mineral elements that protect the cardiovascular system and reduce heart attacks. The most substantial phyto-nutrient of tomato, Lycopene, has unique antioxidant capacity.It can eliminate free radical, protect cells, prevent DNA and gene from damage, and prevent cancer progression. Besides preventing prostate cancer, the tomato can effectively reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, rectal cancer, throat cancer, oral cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and other cancers. The vitamin C in tomato has excellent therapeutic effect on hypertensive and renal disease patients. Nicotinic acid helps maintaining the normal secretion of gastric juice, promote the formation of red blood cell, and is favorable for maintaining the elasticity of blood vessel wall and protecting skin. Therefore, consuming tomatoes can also help prevent arteriosclerosis, hypertension and coronary heart disease. The tomatoes are urine-friendly and suitable for patients with nephritis. In patients with frequent gingival bleeding or subcutaneous bleeding, consuming tomatoes helps improving symptoms. Tomatoes contain malic or citric acid, which helps digestion of fat and protein. 8, Green tea: is a non-fermented tea, and is made by high-temperature finishing to keep the original green of fresh leaves. The main components of green tea with therapeutic effect are tea polyphenol, caffeine, lipopolysaccharide, theanine, etc. Food efficacy: A, The tea polyphenol has strong antioxidant and physiological effect, which also function as scavenger of free radical. The study proves that the effect of 1 mg tea polyphenol on eliminating excessive free radical harmful to human body is equivalent to 9 mg superoxide dismutase, which is much higher than other similar substances. The tea polyphenol has the functions of blocking lipid peroxidation reaction and clearing active enzyme. According to the results of the Japanese Okuda experiment, the anti-aging effect of tea polyphenol is 18 times stronger than vitamin E. B, Prevention of cardiovascular disease - Tea polyphenols have an important role in human fat metabolism. Whenever blood cholesterol and triglyceride are high, chances of lipid deposition on the inner wall of the vessel and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques after the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells, are much higher. Tea polyphenols, especially catechin ECG and EGC in tea polyphenols and theaflutinin, which is the oxidation product of tea polyphenols, can help to inhibit the plaque hyperplasia, reduce the fibrinogen which forms the enhanced blood coagulation viscosity, and the coagulation and serum, thereby inhibiting atherosclerosis.

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C, Anti-carcinogenesis - to help prevent and fight cancer. Tea polyphenol can block ammonium nitrite and other carcinogenic substances to synthesize in vivo, and has the effects of directly killing cancer cells and improving body immunity. The tea polyphenols in tea may be used in preventing and treating gastric cancer, intestinal cancer and other cancers. D, Anti-bacterium-tea polyphenol has strong astringency, obvious inhibition and killing effect on pathogenic bacteria and virus, and significant effect on diminishing inflammation and stopping diarrhea. Many medical units in China use tea therapy to treat acute and chronic diarrhea, amoeba diarrhea and influenza with a cure rate of about 90%. E, The amount of fluorine contained in the green tea is relatively higher. Fluorine contained in each 100g dry tea is 10mg-15mg, and 80% of them is water-soluble. Given that every consumption of 10g of tea leaves per day, the water soluble fluorine 1 mg-1.5mg can be easily absorbed. Tea is an alkaline beverage, which can inhibit the reduction of calcium in human body, and is beneficial to preventing tooth decay, gum protection and tooth firmness. A common practice among Chinese primary school students, the "after-drink tea gargle" test can reduce the tooth decay rate by 80%. Tea habit among cataract patients was 28.6%; while 71.4% of them had no tea habit. Reason behind is because the vitamin C and other components in the tea can reduce the turbidity of the crystal lens. F, Reducing Blood lipid – The TCM masterpiece in Tang Dynasty < Supplements to Materia Medica> concluded a finding on green tea that “consistent consumption of green tea induce slimmer body”. Tea is an important aid to digestion and fat metabolism. This is because the caffeine in the tea can increase the amount of gastric secretion and help digestion. Green tea is also rich in catechin, which helps reduce abdominal fat. G, Gene epigenetic regulation - The Chinese team found that a small, natural molecule in green tea can act as a "manipulator" for cells, allowing a custom-made cell to "follow suit" and release therapeutic substances regularly and quantitatively. The team, in a recent paper published in the American journal Science Translational Medicine, said they designed and synthesized a genetically engineered expression control system using the green tea's secondary metabolite, protocatechuic acid. The system can be regulated by protocatechuic acid like a "switch." The researchers installed the control system in human cells, where they encoded certain gene fragments that were regulated by procatechin to create and release drugs such as insulin. When such cells are implanted in the body, it is expected that they will be given simply by drinking a custom-made concentrated green tea. The researchers also combined gene editing technology to make green tea as a switch for gene editing to control gene expression.

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9. Plum: The plum is the fruit of the rosaceae plant plum. Green plum contains citric acid, tannin acid, tartaric acid and other acids. Green plum is smoked and baked or steamed in a cage, and has black color, namely prune. Plum is rich in nutrition and contains rich amount of organic acids, vitamins, flavonoids, alkaline minerals and other essential nutrients. Among them, threonine and 8 types of other amino acids, together with flavonoids that are highly essential for a healthy protein metabolism are particularly outstanding. With collective effect, prune is highly beneficial in cardiovascular diseases prevention. Food efficacy: A, The broad-spectrum antibacterial effect - Experiments’ proves that the prune decoction has the inhibition effect on Bacillus anthracis, diphtheria, diphtheria-like bacteria, staphylococcus, pneumococcus, and also has the effect on enteropathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Shigella sonnei, Bacillus proteus, typhoid, typhoid and paratyphoid bacillus, pseudomonas aeruginosa and vibrio cholerae; The prune extract has obvious antibacterial effect on some gram-positive and negative bacteria, as well as human tubercle bacillus. The prune decoction expressing inhibition effect in test tube experiments on pathogenic skin fungi, such as Trichophyton sudsii, Trichophyton flocculus, Bacillus gypsum-like spore. B, Anti-allergy - Prune decoction and the mixture thereof can reduce the mortality rate of albumen shock in guinea pigs test, which proves its efficacy resisting protein allergy. C, Promoting bile secretion-Prune is able to induce shrink of the gallbladder, promote the bile secretion and excretion, which proves to be a the good supplement for curing biliary ascariasis. D, Cancer prevention – Prune has inhibition effect on human cervical cancer in a in vitro test. The inhibition rate is more than 90%.

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10, Borage oil: Also known as Star Flower, it highly popular among Europeans as remedy since 700 years ago. Borage seed is having most abundant component of GLA (γ-linolenic acid) among all plants. Other than that GLA can only be found in breast milk, which is an essential fatty acid for human. It has the special effects of moisturizing, activate and whiten skin .It is also called as the "protector of women". The noble character of borage oil may be derived from its rich contents of calcium, potassium and minerals. In recent years, borage seed oil has been very well known its rich content of Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid. The most precious polyunsaturated fatty acid, GLA, can be found in Borage Oil, reaching a highest concentration of 25% to 30%, which is also three fold compared to evening primrose oil (the second highest content of botanical originated GLA). GLA is essential for producing prostaglandin PGE1. Food efficacy: A, Regulator of cellular function - controlling the function of each cell, tissue and organ in the human body. GLA is essential in helping human body to reach the peak of metabolism. It was originally formed by converting linolenic acid in food. PGE1 has a wide range of benefits in humans, but the way the substance is converted into production may be blocked in some situation, especially over age of 30, the transition is slowed down. Consuming borage oil is like skipping the hurdle and giving the body direct raw material supply that produce PGE1. Prostaglandin PGE1 can inhibit clotting of platelets and reduce the risk of blood clotting. helping the vessels to dilate, ensuring proper blood flow to and from the heart, and also helping to improve the blocking factors of atherosclerosis. It also helps reduce cholesterol produced in the liver. B, Improve immunity - borage oil controls the release of lymphokines, reducing the proliferation of immune cells so as not to attack other cells in the body (a situation that occurs largely in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis) and also reduces the production of histamine, helping to prevent widespread allergy reactions; Also, it reduces pain and fights inflammation. C, Improve endocrine system - It stimulates the production and secretion of major hormones, including human growth hormone, in the thyroid, adrenal and pineal glands. It can increase the reception and secretion of the nervous system signal, which can reduce the need for sleep and help alleviate depression. It also function as a powerful suppressor of insulin secreted from the pancreas, creating a benign reaction cycle that helps sustain the highest levels of metabolism. PGE1 also inhibits the secretion of gastric acid to avoid tumors. D, Better respiratory system – It can relieve the bronchial tissue, reducing the frequency of wheezing. E, Improve pre-menstrual syndrome, diabetes, and Sjogren syndrome groups include the following symptoms of the syndrome groups: dyskinesia, eczema, rheumatic arthritis and other skin problems of dry keratitis, dry laryngopharyngitis, dry rhinitis, parotitis and multiple arthritis. All of the above have clinically shown improvement under impact of GLA.

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F. It is also effective in lowering cholesterol and fighting cancer. It can kill brain cancer and prostate cancer cell, and also can regulate the growth of capillaries, so as to prevent the spread of malignant tumor. 11, Extra virgin olive oil: Ever since thousands of years in Mediterranean Diet and Culture, olive oil has been the foundation of it. It is also known as "liquid gold," "queen of vegetable oil" and "Mediterranean Nectar." The first-grade extra-virgin olive oil is the highest grade and highest quality olive oil, which is a pure natural product. It has excellent taste with a nice, light touch of fragrant and no more than 1% acidity. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, and also rich in vitamins A, B, D, E, K and antioxidants. Olive oil is considered to be the most suitable oil for human nutrition in edible oils found so far. The olive oil is characterized in that it contains a large amount of monounsaturated fatty acid. The unsaturated fatty acid not only supply energy, but also adjust the proportion of high and low density lipoprotein cholesterol, increase the level of high density lipoprotein HDL (good cholesterol) in human body and reduce the level of low density lipoprotein LDL (bad cholesterol), thereby preventing the excessive cholesterol in human body. Therefore, the olive oil can effectively play the function of reducing blood lipid for carnivore that lead to excessive intake of saturated fatty acid and cholesterol, thereby preventing hyperlipemia, fatty liver and cardiovascular disease. It also reduce the risk of occurrence of chronicle diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke. 12, Probiotics and probiotics: when probiotics and probiotics are combined together, they are called synbiotics. The synbiotics of the Swiss Nutrition Solution are composed of inulin (FOS fructose), lactobacillus and bifidobacterium. A well-established feature of a healthy gut environment is the diversity of microbes. Increasing the diversity of microbial communities can increase their resilience. If you have a large number of probiotics in your gut, there is less room left for harmful bacteria to live in for a long time. Intake of prebiotic fibers (trophoblast) and probiotic foods (providing live bacteria) is also part of the healthy diet formulation. A diverse diet rich in fiber and its adequate impact on the microbiome is an important link for health. This is one reason why the Swiss Nutrition Solution has emphasized the use of more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in Nutrition Mix.

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Unique European Herb and Natural Minerals in Mineral Mix : 1, Horsetail: A popular fern in Europe that has been used as herb since the time of the Greek and Roman empires. It has several medicinal properties and is used mainly to improve skin, hair and bone health. Because of its rich content of chromium, flavonoids, saponins and astringency agent, it helps prevent arteriosclerosis. It is rich in vitamins A, B and E, potassium and iron, and can enhance vitality and reduce fatigue. Horsetail also contains abundant silicic acid, minerals, especially magnesium. It can help the body absorb calcium, nourish nail, skin, hair and strengthen connective tissue, and especially good for preventing or reversing osteoporosis. 2. Natural minerals: - Magnesium, which participates in 600 over enzymatic actions in human body, assists in the translation of DNA and RNA on cellular level and maintains its normal function. It can also improve the performance of sports, maintain stable blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar concentration, ease menstrual symptoms, ease migraine, prevent osteoporosis, fight body inflammation, prevent depression, and activate parasympathetic nerves to improve sleep quality - Manganese, which combined with calcium, zinc, and copper (all contained in Mineral Mix) for absorption, can increase bone density. It is also part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). It also helps regulate blood sugar. It is also known as a vasodilator that can dilate the vein and reduce the incidence of epilepsy. -Chromium, which can help growth, prevent arteriosclerosis, lower blood pressure, prevent hypertension, prevent heart disease, help insulin, lower blood sugar and assist in the treatment of diabetes. - Calcium, one of the main applications in living bodies, is the essential structural components of bone, teeth, and cell wall formation, and these structures carry important physiological functions such as support, protection, movement, feeding, etc. Calcium plays an important role in blood coagulation, which is closely related to human growth and bone development. Maintaining the normal concentration of calcium (ion) in serum, can maintain normal heart and blood vessel health. Calcium plays an important role in the communication between cells (which can be the second messenger) and cells, so the concentration of calcium ion in each cell must be strictly controlled. And in muscle cells, which are more special, besides the way they're stored, calcium is important for starting muscle contractions. Other function, such as helping lipid metabolism, are also very important. - Zinc, which is found in numerous enzyme systems, such as carbonic anhydrase, respiratory enzyme, lactate dehydrogenase, superoxide dismutase, alkaline phosphatase, DNA and RNA polymerase, is essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and the utilization of vitamin A. It has the functions of promoting growth and development and improving taste. Zinc is a nutrient for

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thymus development as an immune organs. Only when zinc is sufficient, thymus development can be effectively guaranteed, T lymphocytes can be normally differentiated and cell immune function can be promoted. Zinc is good for the eyes in clinical practice because it promotes vitamin A absorption. Vitamin A absorption could not be done without zinc. Vitamin A is normally stored in the liver, and when the body needs it, it is delivered to the blood, a process that relies on zinc as a carrier. -Copper, which is used to maintain normal hematopoiesis. It is mainly manifested in the following aspects: (1) promoting the absorption and transportation of iron; (2) Copper blue protein can promote the synthesis of heme and hemoglobin. Secondly, maintenance of normal bones, blood vessels and skin. The copper enzyme lysinyl oxidase promotes the cross-linking of bone, blood vessel and skin collagen and elastin. Third, maintain the health of the central nervous system. The copper-containing cytochrome oxidase can promote the formation and maintenance of myelin sheath, which is related to the biosynthesis of dopamine β carboxylase and tyrosinase and catecholamine. Fourth, normal hair pigment and structure are protected by copper. The copper enzyme tyrosinase can catalyze the conversion of tyrosine to dopa and then to melanin. The copper enzyme THO has the functions of maintaining the normal structure of hair and preventing keratosis. Copper also protects cells from superoxide ions. In addition, it also has influence on many physiological, biochemical and pathological physiological processes of cholesterol metabolism, myocardial cell oxidation metabolism, body defense function, hormone secretion, etc. - Sodium and Potassium: They are indispensable to healthy growth and development. Sodium helps improve bio-availability of Calcium and other minerals in the blood, which is closely related to metabolism. The physiological function of Potassium (1) Taking part in sugar, protein metabolism: When amino acid and glucose enter the cell membrane to form protein and glycogen, proper amount of potassium ion must be involved. Metabolism of sugar and protein would be largely affected without presence of potassium. (2) Maintaining normal osmotic pressure in the cell: The osmotic pressure inside and outside the cell must be balanced, otherwise it will affect the water balance inside and outside the cell and affect the metabolism of the body. Potassium is the main cation in the intracellular fluid, and plays an important role in maintaining the osmotic pressure balance of the intracellular and intracellular fluid. (3) Maintenance of normal myocardial function: The concentration of potassium in and out of myocardial cells plays an important role in maintaining the excitability, self-discipline and conductivity of myocardial cells. Potassium deficiency can enhance excitability of cardiac myocytes, but excessive potassium can inhibit conduction and self-regulation of cardiac myocytes. Both can cause arrhythmia.

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(4) Maintaining the acid-alkaline balance of the internal and external cellular environment: When the intracellular fluid loses potassium, the hydrogen ions of the extracellular fluid transfer to the intracellular, resulting in intracellular acid poisoning and extracellular alkali poisoning. On the contrary, when the potassium ion of the extracellular fluid enters the cell excessively, the hydrogen ion in the cell will transfer to the extracellular, resulting in intracellular alkali poisoning and extracellular acid poisoning. (5) Maintaining neuromuscular stress and normal function: When the blood potassium decreased, the body stress decreased, and relax paralysis occurred. When the blood potassium is too high, the stress is lost, causing muscle paralysis. The physiological function of Sodium (1) Regulate the water content and osmotic pressure: Sodium exists in extracellular fluid, which is the main cation of extracellular fluid, and forms osmotic pressure with the corresponding anions. Sodium plays an important role in regulating extracellular fluid osmotic pressure and maintaining constant water content in the body. When the sodium content in the cell increases, water enters the cell, causing swelling of the cell and swelling of the tissue. On the contrary, when the body loses too much sodium, it will cause the body lack of water and the balance change. (2) Maintaining the acid-alkaline balance: The sodium is reabsorbed in the renal tubule and is exchanged with hydrogen ion to remove the carbon dioxide in the body, and the pH and bicarbonate concentration are maintained to be normal. (3) Sodium pump: The active transport of sodium and potassium ions makes the sodium ions be discharged from the cell actively, so as to maintain the osmotic pressure balance of the liquid inside and outside the cell. Sodium has an influence on the production and utilization of ATP, muscle movement, cardiovascular function and energy metabolism. (4) Maintaining normal blood pressure: Population studies and intervention studies have confirmed that dietary sodium consumption is linked to blood pressure spike, with a 20% chance of this increase being due to the intake of salt. (5) Enhancing neuromuscular excitability: The concentration balance of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium plasma is favorable for maintaining the excitability of nerve muscle, and the sodium meeting the requirement can enhance the excitability of nerve muscle.